T.J. Rooney , chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, right, introduces Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during the Pennsylvania State Committee Meeting in Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 6, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

T.J. Rooney , chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, right, introduces Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during the Pennsylvania State Committee Meeting in Pittsburgh, Saturday, June 6, 2009.

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama leaves after making a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  2. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives to make a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama leaves after making a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 7: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement for the press in Rose Garden of the White House November 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. US President Barack Obama spoke about healthcare reform legislation after visiting the Capitol to make a final appeal to House Democrats to vote for a health-care bill. The House will start debates this afternoon on legislation aimed at guaranteeing near-universal access to health care and a vote is scheduled this evening.
  9. PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 7: Vice President Joe Biden (R) speaks with with U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) at a Labor Day parade outside the Mellon Arena September 7, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Biden spoke about the Employee Free Choice Act, which is currently before congress.
  10. PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 7: Vice President Joe Biden (L) joins hands with U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) at a Labor Day parade outside the Mellon Arena September 7, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Biden spoke about the Employee Free Choice Act, which is currently before congress.
  11. PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 7: Vice President Joe Biden joins hands with U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) at a Labor Day parade outside the Mellon Arena September 7, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Biden spoke about the Employee Free Choice Act, which is currently before congress.
  12. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., right, answers a question by moderator Susie Madrak at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa., his opponent in the upcoming primary election for his U.S. Senate seat.
  13. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., right, answers a question at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa., his opponent in the upcoming primary election for his U.S. Senate seat.
  14. KITTANNING, PA - AUGUST 13: Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) speaks at at a town hall meeting on August 13, 2009 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Specter held the town hall meeting to speak with local residents about health care reform.
  15. KITTANNING, PA - AUGUST 13: Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) speaks at at a town hall meeting on August 13, 2009 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Specter held the town hall meeting to speak with local residents about health care reform.
  16. KITTANNING, PA - AUGUST 13: Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) speaks at at a town hall meeting on August 13, 2009 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Specter held the town hall meeting to speak with local residents about health care reform.

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